Inquests Solicitor

Leeds Permanent £65,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
You will join as an Inquests Solicitor based in Leeds, managing your own advisory and litigation caseload including inquests, COP hearings, Tribunals, and also contributing to team supervision and business development.
  • Join a national law firm
  • Great salary and flexibility on offer

About Our Client

You will be working for a national law firm with a strong reputation in public law and regulatory work. They serve a broad client base including public sector bodies, health authorities, and private organisations across the UK. The firm has offices across the UK

Job Description

The Inquests Solicitor will be:

  • Managing a varied caseload of advisory and litigation matters in the inquests/regulatory space
  • Representing clients at inquests, Court of Protection hearings and Tribunals
  • Handling all stages of case strategy, preparation, and advocacy
  • Providing excellent client care and building client relationships
  • Get involved in business development and team growth
  • Supervising and mentoring more junior team members
  • Assisting with operational and strategic initiatives within the team
  • Keeping abreast of legal developments in inquests, public law and regulatory matters



The Successful Applicant

The Inquests Solicitor should be / have;

  • A solicitor ideally with 7 years plus PQE
  • Experienced in inquests, public law litigation, regulatory work or related areas
  • Skilled in advocacy and courtroom practice
  • Strong in client engagement, drafting, negotiation and strategy
  • Able to manage and prioritise a demanding caseload
  • Comfortable supervising more junior staff
  • Business minded with interest in business development
  • Ties to Leeds

What's on Offer

You'll be offered a salary circa £65,000 - £72,000, plus excellent benefits including a generous holiday allowance, flexible / hybrid working options and clear promotion pathways.

Contact
Mike Smith
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6863857
Phone number
+44 07881904018

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Litigation
Sector
Business Services
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mike Smith
Consultant phone
+44 07881904018
Job reference
JN-102025-6863857